Veterinary Dentist and Oral Surgeon

Job Description

Veterinary Dentist & Oral Surgeon

Full-Time opportunity in Charleston, SC

Why Join CVRC

CVRC is a nationally recognized specialty and emergency hospital that recently expanded to 32,000 square feet, featuring a state-of-the-art ICU and advanced diagnostic capabilities. CVRC has earned numerous distinctions, including Veterinary Economics Hospital Conversion of the Year (2012), VECCS Level I Certification (2014), Ethos World Class Medicine Award (2023), and Ethos Visionary Award (2024). Our collaborative team of specialists and highly trained support staff is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, client service, and referral partner support.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Charleston has been rated one of the top relocation and vacation destinations in the United States and has miles of beaches, a myriad of outdoor activities and cultural events, and a historic charm that is second to none. It is an exceptionally pet-friendly city, with one of the highest percentages of pet-owning households in the country.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:
• Diagnose and manage a wide variety of dental, oral, maxillofacial, and periodontal diseases.
• Perform advanced dental and oral surgical procedures utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging resources.
• Collaborate closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, Emergency & Critical Care, and other specialists to support integrated patient care.
• Utilize CT imaging and advanced diagnostics to guide treatment planning and complex case management.
• Build trusted relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation and collaborative case management.
• Guide pet owners through treatment recommendations, oral health strategies, and post-operative care with empathy and confidence.
• Mentor technicians and support staff while helping foster a culture of learning and clinical excellence.
• Participate in rounds, educational initiatives, and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of a thriving Dentistry & Oral Surgery service.

What You Bring
• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Dentistry (DAVDC) or Residency Trained in Veterinary Dentistry.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Mark Hyde at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.